Oliver Erskine WINTER

Regimental number2043
Place of birthLanghorne Creek South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressLanghorne Creek, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Richard Winter, Langhorne Creek, South Australia
Enlistment date15 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 20 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll50th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 July 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'At NOREUIL on 2nd April, 1917, this man on seeing a number of Non Commissioned Officers shot down before getting into the village went out in front and led the men about him. going through the village his rifle was shot out of his hands. He continued to lead his men armed only with his bayonet, displaying great courage and daring. Previous to going into action he did excellent work on patrols.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174
Date: 11 October 1917

Family/military connectionsBrother: 4591 Pte Francis WINTER, 21st Bn, died of wounds, 18 November 1916.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death26 April 1962